The Clippers run it back in Memphis less than 24 hours after being socked by the Grizzlies in a 28-point defeat. Read on for the full game preview of the Clippers’ revenge match against the Grizzlies.
Game Information
Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
When: 5:00 PM PT
How to Watch: Fox Sports Prime Ticket, AM 570 LA Sports
Projected Starting Lineups
Clippers: Patrick Beverley — Paul George — Kawhi Leonard — Nicolas Batum — Serge Ibaka
Grizzlies: Ja Morant — Grayson Allen — Dillon Brooks — Kyle Anderson — Jonas Valanciunas
Injuries
Clippers: None
Grizzlies: OUT — Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee)
The Big Picture
. . . hasn’t changed that much since last night, frankly. The Clippers are the more talented team and should be favored to win, despite last night’s shock shellacking. While a top contender can go 2-0 in a set like this, a 1-1 split is no tragedy.
BUT.
The Clippers sure made this harder for themselves. Instead of taking care of their business early and earning themselves a little road on which to coast, they now need to tighten their collective seatbelt for what could be the trip’s more grueling leg. The good news is, this team can really get on the throttle. Pretty easily, should they so choose. But they could’ve done it last night too.
The Antagonist
. . . has thrown down the gauntlet. Give us your best shot or we will ram the ball down your throat. In fact, give us your best and we still might come crashing down your gullet.
With the Grizzlies’ younger legs likely bouncing back a little more quickly than their older counterparts’, they were already set to present a stiffer challenge on this second night in Memphis. Their puncher’s chance comes in the paint, with a relentless downhill attack and punishing work on the offensive boards. With less than 24 hours clocked since the two teams last left the floor, the court may feel even more tilted in the Grizzlies’ direction.
Game Thread
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